Xianyang–Tongchuan railway
Railway line in China
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The Xianyang–Tongchuan railway (Chinese: 咸铜铁路) is a railway line in Shaanxi, China.
| Xianyang–Tongchuan railway | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Native name | 咸铜铁路 |
| Status | Operational |
| Termini |
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| Service | |
| Type | Heavy rail |
| History | |
| Opened | December 1941 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 138 km (86 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 50 Hz 25,000 V |
History
Construction on the line began in April 1939.[1] The railway was completed and opened in December 1941. Due to declining passenger numbers amid competition from road, passenger service on the line was suspended in 1993.[2] In May 2021, electrification of the line began. On 15 September 2021, passenger service was reintroduced on the line.[3][4]
Route
The line is 138 kilometres (86 mi) long.[1]